Texas hairstylist reacts to Austin passing CROWN Act
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Peterson was delighted to hear that the City of Austin is now the first in Texas to pass the CROWN Act. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”
Austin police complete its annual Click It or Ticket initiative
During the Click It or Ticket initiative, officers made proactive traffic stops focusing on safety and seatbelt usage within the community.
During the Click It or Ticket initiative, officers made proactive traffic stops focusing on safety and seatbelt usage within the community.
Kaitlin Armstrong: Austin love triangle murder suspect manhunt intensifies as Marshals receive dozens of tips
Now-retired longtime U.S. Marshals boss Lenny DePaul explains what manhunt's new 'major case' status means for search for Kaitlin Armstrong
Now-retired longtime U.S. Marshals boss Lenny DePaul explains what manhunt's new 'major case' status means for search for Kaitlin Armstrong
7 facts about heat waves
Heat waves form when air becomes trapped, and impacted areas can bake similar to an oven.
Heat waves form when air becomes trapped, and impacted areas can bake similar to an oven.
Southwest scorcher: Over 40 million people under heat alerts Friday
This weekend will also be extremely hot, with more areas seeing temperatures well above 100 degrees.
This weekend will also be extremely hot, with more areas seeing temperatures well above 100 degrees.
Central Texas under Heat Advisory as temperatures continue to challenge record highs
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Central Texas from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Today will be the 6th triple-digit day this year and challenging record highs for the 6th day in a row.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Central Texas from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Today will be the 6th triple-digit day this year and challenging record highs for the 6th day in a row.
East Austin structure fire, cause under investigation
Austin Fire Department officials say the fire broke out just before 1:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of Greenwood Avenue.
Austin Fire Department officials say the fire broke out just before 1:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of Greenwood Avenue.
FAA facing lawsuit surrounding new AUS jet fuel facility
The organizations SANAR and PODER filed a petition for review against the FAA on May 27.
The organizations SANAR and PODER filed a petition for review against the FAA on May 27.
Harmful algae detected at Red Bud Isle, treatment to begin in coming days
Harmful algae has been detected at Red Bud Isle. The city will begin treating it next week.
Harmful algae has been detected at Red Bud Isle. The city will begin treating it next week.
APD releases body camera footage of officer-involved shooting in southeast Austin
APD released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in southeast Austin on May 26.
APD released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in southeast Austin on May 26.
APD sees recent uptick in 'jugging' cases
Over the last year, at least 62 occurrences have included juggings at Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Chase banks, says the Austin Police Department.
Over the last year, at least 62 occurrences have included juggings at Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Chase banks, says the Austin Police Department.
City of Austin providing residents with cooling centers amid heat wave
Cooling centers are available throughout the City of Austin for those needing to take a break from the triple-digit heat.
Cooling centers are available throughout the City of Austin for those needing to take a break from the triple-digit heat.
UT Austin, 19 other schools form Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities
Representing nine states, the universities together enrolled 766,718 students in Fall 2020; of those, roughly 33% (254,399) were Hispanic.
Representing nine states, the universities together enrolled 766,718 students in Fall 2020; of those, roughly 33% (254,399) were Hispanic.
Austin becomes first city in Texas to pass CROWN Act
The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.
The Austin City Council has approved implementing the Austin CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”.
Man injured in shooting on East 2nd St in downtown Austin
Residents are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes, if possible. If you have any information contact Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or 800-893-TIPS (8477).
Residents are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes, if possible. If you have any information contact Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or 800-893-TIPS (8477).
Millions at risk as temperatures soar above 100 degrees in the South, Southwest
Temperatures across Texas have been in the triple-digits all week, but it looks like on Thursday, things will be a bit "cooler" before the hotter temperatures return.
Temperatures across Texas have been in the triple-digits all week, but it looks like on Thursday, things will be a bit "cooler" before the hotter temperatures return.
How companies use rolling blackouts to manage the power grid
Utility companies cut power to one area for a few hours and then another region to prevent widespread outages
Utility companies cut power to one area for a few hours and then another region to prevent widespread outages
New lawsuit filed over Texas trans family investigations
Wednesday’s lawsuit in Texas was filed on behalf of families of three boys — two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old — who have been receiving hormone therapy.
Wednesday’s lawsuit in Texas was filed on behalf of families of three boys — two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old — who have been receiving hormone therapy.
Hottest days to come this weekend for Central Texas
It is not normal to experience this kind of heat this early in the Summer. Highs are running 10 to 15 degrees warmer than average.
It is not normal to experience this kind of heat this early in the Summer. Highs are running 10 to 15 degrees warmer than average.
Drivers feeling effects of gas prices hitting record high
Data from AAA shows what the average gas price is each day. In Travis County, it's $4.57. In Williamson County, it's $4.56.
Data from AAA shows what the average gas price is each day. In Travis County, it's $4.57. In Williamson County, it's $4.56.